Thread: What makes a good umpire?
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Old Mon Sep 22, 2008, 03:38pm
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Originally Posted by Stu Clary View Post
Without getting too deep or philosophical, what attributes does a good umpire possess?
There is a long list; but how about caring, communicating, composure and consistency.

Possibly too "philosophical"; so what Dave said:
- knowledge applied correctly
- judgement (accuracy from focus)
- position (anticipation and hustle)
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